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Your Morning Coffee Podcast: Spotify DMs, Suno, Anthropic, More

Episode 265 of Jay Gilbert and Mike Etchart’s Your Morning Coffee Podcast: Weekly News for the New Music Business is available now. LISTEN HERE: Episode 265 Listen on your favorite. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 09/01/2025 in Uncategorized | Permalink | Comments (0)

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Indie Musician News Last Week: Tariffs, Spotify, Merch, AI & More

Indie musician news last week ranged from a tariffs warning from Bandcamp, Spotify Superlisteners, what you need to know prior to a merch deal, serving your biggest fans, post-release strategies, and much more…

Alana Bonilla on 08/30/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

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Music Business News Last Week: K-Pop, Gen Z, SoundExchange, More

A roundup of music business news last week K-Pop Demon Hunters and free health support for musicians, to Gen Z’s dislike of streaming, SoundExchange payouts and more, we’ve got the latest happenings in the biz…

Alana Bonilla on 08/30/2025 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

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Bandcamp warns tariffs mean trouble for merch sales

Bandcamp warns tariffs mean trouble for music and merch sales

Bandcamp has warned tens of thousands of artists and independent labels that use its platform that global tariff battles are causing chaos in sales and global shipping.

Bruce Houghton on 08/29/2025 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: music, music business, music industry, musician, musicians

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Stop Misusing These Common Live Gig Terms

Think you know what “load-in time” or “gas money” really means? These common live gig terms might be the very reason your band isn’t getting booked, and here’s what promoters actually hear when you use them.

Alana Bonilla on 08/29/2025 in Indie Music | Permalink | Comments (0)

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Co-founder and CEO of beatBread Peter Sinclair dies aged 50

Co-founder and CEO of beatBread Peter Sinclair died on Saturday August 23, surrounded by his family in Los Angeles, after a short illness.

Bruce Houghton on 08/29/2025 in Uncategorized | Permalink | Comments (0)

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Electronic Press Kits for Musicians: An EPK Checklist

Wondering how to make a strong first impression in the music industry? This guide shows you how to build standout electronic press kits for musicians that gets the attention of press, bookers, and labels.

Alana Bonilla on 08/29/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: DIY, DIY musicians, music, music business, music industry, musician, musicians

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LIVE TRUST MUSIC FESTIVALS Mixed 2025 for Live Music

Bold Music Festival Curation: Beyond Big-Name Acts

Some festival lineups are starting to look the same and fans are noticing. As ticket prices climb, bold music festival curation, not just big names, may be the best way to stand out and keep crowds coming back year after year.

Alana Bonilla on 08/28/2025 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: live music, music, music business, music festivals, music industry

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Don’t ignore diehard fans as you look for new fans

As you work to find new fans, its important not to take existing fans for granted. Using KISS and Jay Gilbert and Mike Brandvold’s own fandom as examples, a new Music Biz Weekly Podcast dives into how important it is that you don’t ignore diehard fans as you look for new ones.

Bruce Houghton on 08/28/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

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26% of UK nightclubs closed in last 5 years

A quarter of all UK nightclubs closed their doors since 2020, according to new data released by the Night Time Industries Association (NTIA).

Bruce Houghton on 08/28/2025 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: live music, music, music business, music industry, musician, musicians

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